Exploring the origins of the New Testament canon and other biblical and theological issues
"No one is more holy than anyone else." That was the statement I heard in a recent sermon. At first, I thought I must have misheard it. But, I had not. The point being made to the congregation was clear: abandon your 'self-righteousness' and … [Continue reading]
Over at the Parchment and Pen blog, Michael Patton has objected to the statement of faith of Together for the Gospel (T4G), particularly as it pertains to the relationship between tradition and canon: Think of it another way: Without tradition being … [Continue reading]
Justin Taylor has been listening to the panel discussion at T4G on the topic of inerrancy. The panel passed along these book recommendations: Simon Gathercole recommends Biblical Authority: A Critique of the Rogers/McKim Proposalby John D. … [Continue reading]
For most of his academic career, Bart Ehrman has busied himself with attacking the beliefs of evangelical Christians. Having come out of an evangelical background, Ehrman seems bent on fixing what he sees as the major theological, historical and … [Continue reading]
Note: This is the second installment of a new blog series announced here.Contemporary challenges to the New Testament canon have taken a number of different forms over the years. For generations, scholars have mainly focused upon the problem of … [Continue reading]
